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William H. Macy
Actor, Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn March 13, 1950 (75 years)
William H. Macy (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has appeared in summer action films as well. Macy has described his screen persona as "sort of a Middle American, WASPy, Lutheran kind of guy... Everyman". He has won two Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award, being nominated for nine Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards in total. He is also a three-time Golden Globe Award nominee.
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William H. Macy Filmography
| 2025 | Frontier Crucible · as Major O'rourke |
| 2025 | The Running Man · as Molie Jernigan |
| 2025 | Train Dreams · as Arn Peeples |
| 2025 | Soul on Fire · as Jack Buck |
| 2024 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes · as Trevathan |
| 2024 | Ricky Stanicky · as Summerhayes |
| 2023 | Maybe I Do · as Sam |
| 2023 | Accused (US) (TV Series) · as Raymond |
| 2022 | The Dropout (TV Series) · as Richard Fuisz |
| 2018 | The Conners (TV Series) · as Smitty Cusamano |
| 2017 | Krystal · as Wyatt |
| 2016 | Blood Father · as Kirby Curtis |
| 2015 | Stealing Cars · as Philip Wyatt |
| 2015 | Room · as Robert |
| 2015 | Walter · as Dr. Corman |
| 2015 | Dial a Prayer · as Bill |
| 2014 | Two-Bit Waltz · as Carl |
| 2014 | Rudderless · as Trill |
| 2014 | Cake · as Leonard |
| 2013 | A Single Shot · as Pitt |
| 2013 | The Wind Rises · as Satomi |
| 2013 | Trust Me · as Gary |
| 2012 | Ernest & Celestine · as Head Dentist |
| 2012 | The Sessions · as Father Brendan |
| 2012 | Curious George: Saves the Day · as The Narrator (voice) |
| 2012 | Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! · as Cast |
| 2012 | Shameless Hall of Shame (TV Series) · as Frank Gallagher |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer · as Frank Levin |
| 2011 | Shameless (US) (TV Series) · as Frank Gallagher |
| 2010 | Dirty Girl · as Ray |
| 2010 | Marmaduke · as Don Twombly |
| 2009 | Shorts · as Dr. Noseworthy |
| 2009 | The Maiden Heist · as George Mclendon |
| 2008 | The Tale of Despereaux · as Lester (voice) |
| 2008 | The Deal · as Charlie Berns |
| 2008 | Bart Got a Room · as Ernie Stein |
| 2008 | Family Man · as Todd Becker |
| 2007 | He Was a Quiet Man · as Gene Shelby |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs · as Dudley Frank |
| 2006 | Inland Empire · as Announcer |
| 2006 | Bobby · as Paul Ebbers |
| 2006 | Everyone's Hero · as Lefty Maginnis (voice) |
| 2006 | Curious George (TV Series) · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2006 | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman · as Rudyard North (voice) |
| 2006 | Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (TV Series) · as Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick |
| 2006 | The Unit (TV Series) · as President Of The United States |
| 2006 | Doogal · as Brian (voice) |
| 2005 | Thank You for Smoking · as Senator Ortolan Finistirre |
| 2005 | Edmond · as Edmond |
| 2005 | Sahara · as Admiral Jim Sandecker |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap · as Gigot |
| 2004 | Cellular · as Sgt. Bob Mooney |
| 2004 | Reversible Errors · as Arthur Raven |
| 2004 | Spartan · as Stoddard |
| 2004 | In Enemy Hands · as Nathan Travers |
| 2003 | The Cooler · as Bernie Lootz |
| 2003 | The True Story of Seabiscuit · as Narrator (voice) |
| 2003 | Seabiscuit · as Tick Tock Mcglaughlin |
| 2003 | Out of Order (TV Series) · as Steven |
| 2003 | Dark Roots: The Unauthorized Anna Nicole · as Narrator |
| 2003 | Stealing Sinatra · as John Irwin |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie · as Glenn |
| 2002 | Welcome to Collinwood · as Riley |
| 2002 | Door to Door · as Bill Porter |
| 2001 | Focus · as Lawrence 'larry' Newman |
| 2001 | Jurassic Park III · as Paul Kirby |
| 2000 | Panic · as Alex |
| 2000 | State and Main · as Walt Price |
| 1999 | Magnolia · as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith |
| 1999 | Happy, Texas · as Sheriff Chappy Dent |
| 1999 | The Night of the Headless Horseman · as Ichabod Crane |
| 1999 | A Slight Case of Murder · as Terry Thorpe |
| 1999 | Mystery Men · as Shoveler / Eddie |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque · as Aaron Herbst |
| 1999 | Batman Beyond (TV Series) · as Karros (voice) |
| 1998 | A Civil Action · as James Gordon |
| 1998 | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue · as Justin (voice) |
| 1998 | Psycho · as Milton Arbogast |
| 1998 | Jerry and Tom · as Karl |
| 1998 | Pleasantville · as George Parker |
| 1998 | Sports Night (TV Series) |
| 1998 | The Lionhearts (TV Series) · as Leo (voice) |
| 1998 | The Wild Thornberrys (TV Series) · as Skoot (voice) |
| 1998 | Hercules (TV Series) · as Jorgen Svenson |
| 1998 | The Con · as Bobby |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog · as Cia Agent Charles Young |
| 1997 | Boogie Nights · as Little Bill |
| 1997 | Air Force One · as Major Caldwell |
| 1997 | Colin Fitz Lives! · as Mr. O'day |
| 1997 | King of the Hill (TV Series) · as Dr. Rubin (voice) |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi · as Charlie Crisco |
| 1996 | Hit Me · as Policeman |
| 1996 | Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series) · as Director (voice) |
| 1996 | The Writing on the Wall · as Petrocelli |
| 1996 | Fargo · as Jerry Lundegaard |
| 1996 | Andersonville · as Col. Chandler |
| 1996 | Andersonville (TV Series) · as Col. Chandler |
| 1996 | Down Periscope · as Captain Knox |
| 1995 | Mr. Holland's Opus · as Vice Principal Gene Wolters |
| 1995 | Above Suspicion · as Pros. Atty. Schultz |
| 1995 | Tall Tale · as Railroad Magnate |
| 1995 | Roommates · as Doctor (uncredited) |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | In the Shadow of Evil · as Dr. Frank Teague |
| 1995 | Murder in the First · as Bill Mcneill |
| 1994 | Oleanna · as John |
| 1994 | Dead on Sight · as Steven Meeker |
| 1994 | ER (TV Series) · as David Morgenstern |
| 1994 | The Client · as Dr. Greenway |
| 1994 | Being Human · as Boris |
| 1993 | Twenty Bucks · as Property Clerk |
| 1993 | Frasier (TV Series) · as Ralph (voice) |
| 1993 | Bakersfield, P.D. (TV Series) · as Russell Karp |
| 1993 | Searching for Bobby Fischer · as Tunafish Father |
| 1993 | Benny & Joon · as Randy Burch |
| 1992 | The Heart of Justice · as Booth |
| 1992 | A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story · as Sean Hammel |
| 1992 | The Water Engine · as Charles Lang |
| 1992 | A Private Matter · as Psychiatrist |
| 1992 | In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion · as Ray Daniels |
| 1991 | Shadows and Fog · as Cop |
| 1991 | Civil Wars (TV Series) · as Donald Patchen |
| 1991 | |
| 1991 | Barton Fink · as Navy Sailor (uncredited) |
| 1990 | Law & Order (TV Series) · as Assistant U.s. Attorney John Mccormack |
| 1989 | The Simpsons (TV Series) · as William H. Macy (voice) |
| 1988 | Tattinger's (TV Series) · as Myron |
| 1988 | Things Change · as Billy Drake |
| 1988 | Lip Service · as Farmer |
| 1988 | The Murder of Mary Phagan (TV Series) · as Randy |
| 1987 | House of Games · as Sgt. John Moran |
| 1987 | Radio Days · as Radio Voice (voice) |
| 1986 | L.A. Law (TV Series) · as Bernard Ruskin |
| 1985 | Spenser: For Hire (TV Series) |
| 1985 | The Equalizer (TV Series) · as Dr. Spaulding |
| 1985 | The Last Dragon · as J.j. |
| 1984 | Alive from Off Center (TV Series) · as Unknown |
| 1984 | The Boy Who Loved Trolls · as Socrates |
| 1984 | Kate & Allie (TV Series) |
| 1983 | WarGames · as Norad Officer (uncredited) |
| 1983 | The Cradle Will Fall · as Ben Duffy |
| 1983 | Without a Trace · as Reporter |
| 1980 | Foolin' Around · as Bronski |
| 1980 | Somewhere in Time · as Critic |
| 1978 | The Awakening Land (TV Series) · as Will Beagle |
| 1972 | The ABC Afterschool Special (TV Series) · as Store Clerk |
| 1964 | Another World (TV Series) · as Frank Fish |
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| 2011 | Shameless (US) (TV Series) |
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| 2011 | Shameless (US) (TV Series) |
| 2008 | The Deal · as Screenplay |
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| 1998 | |
| 1995 | |
| 1987 | Thirtysomething (TV Series) |
| 2026 | The 31st Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2022 | Last Meals (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2021 | The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2019 | William H. Macy: Comedy Ambassador · as Self |
| 2019 | |
| 2019 | The Movies (TV Series) · as Self - Actor |
| 2019 | 2019 Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2018 | The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2018 | 24th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2018 | 75th Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2017 | The 69th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2017 | The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2016 | The 68th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2016 | Sunday Today with Willie Geist (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2016 | 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2015 | The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2015 | Misery Loves Comedy · as Self - Interviewee |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2015 | The 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2015 | 72nd Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2014 | The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Hollywood Reporter Roundtables (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | The Real Daytime (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Home & Family (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | Larry King Now (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2012 | CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion · as Self |
| 2012 | The 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2012 | The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2012 | CBS Mornings (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The Rosie Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The Chew (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2011 | The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2010 | Conan (2010) (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2010 | The Talk (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2010 | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2009 | Heath Ledger: A Tribute · as Self |
| 2009 | Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2008 | The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2008 | Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo · as Self |
| 2008 | Speechless · as Self |
| 2007 | Darius Goes West · as Self |
| 2007 | Lynch2 · as Self |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards · as Self - Audience Member |
| 2007 | The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 2006 | Dan Rather Reports (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2006 | Rachael Ray (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2006 | |
| 2006 | Celebrity Debut · as Self |
| 2006 | The 78th Annual Academy Awards · as Self |
| 2006 | 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self |
| 2006 | The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2006 · as Self |
| 2005 | Made In Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2005 | The Martha Stewart Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards 2005 · as Self - Nominee |
| 2005 | The 10th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter |
| 2004 | The Insider (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2004 | Tavis Smiley (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2003 | The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards · as Self - Presenter & Winner |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2003 | Minnesota Nice · as Self |
| 2003 | Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood · as Self - Narrator (voice) |
| 2003 | 9th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2001 | Good Day Live (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | Beyond Jurassic Park · as Self |
| 2001 | Anatomy of a Scene (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2001 | State and Main: Interviews · as Self |
| 2001 | State and Main: Behind the Scenes · as Self |
| 2000 | The Coen Brothers · as Self |
| 2000 | BBC Breakfast (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2000 | That Moment: Magnolia Diary · as Self |
| 1999 | The Martin Short Show (1999) (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1998 | Psycho Path · as Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast |
| 1998 | Comic Relief VIII · as Self |
| 1998 | 4th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1997 | The Directors (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The View (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1997 | The 69th Annual Academy Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1997 | 3rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards · as Self - Nominee |
| 1996 | The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1996 | TFI Friday (TV Series) · as Self - Interviewee |
| 1995 | MADtv (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1995 | E! Live from the Red Carpet (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | WGN Morning News (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Extra (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Inside the Actors Studio (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1994 | Dennis Miller Live (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1993 | Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | Late Show with David Letterman (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1992 | HBO First Look (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1992 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1991 | Charlie Rose (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1987 | Biography (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1986 | The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 1984 | Jeopardy! (TV Series) · as Self - Video Clue Presenter |
| 1982 | Nature (TV Series) · as Self - Narrator |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1979 | SAG Foundation Conversations (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1973 | AFI Life Achievement Award (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1971 | Film (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1968 | 60 Minutes (TV Series) · as Self - Actor (segment: Felicity) |
| 1967 | News at Ten (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1953 | The Academy Awards (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1952 | Today (TV Series) · as Self - Guest |
| 2014 | Rudderless · as Executive Producer |
| 2008 | Family Man · as Executive Producer |
| 2006 | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman · as Executive Producer |
| 2005 | Transamerica · as Executive Producer |
| 2004 |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap · as Teleplay |
| 2002 | Just a Walk in the Park · as Teleplay |
| 1999 | A Slight Case of Murder · as Teleplay |
| 1996 | Every Woman's Dream · as Teleplay |